Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Copper is an essential trace element and it plays vital roles in cellular metabolism.Copper has a profound role in boosting the immune system and fighting against infections.Disruption of copper homeostasis invites various pathophysiological consequences such as cardiovascular system disorders, connective tissue and neurobiological disorders.Recent studies highlight the association of copper in disrupting lipid homeostasis such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).Despite these findings significant questions remain unanswered.More sensitive biomarkers for copper status are needed to be sought out.Further investigations on these queries will uncover more specific details of copper metabolism in humans.
Source: Science and Culture
Authors: KAUSTAV BHATTACHARYYA, ABHIJIT HAZRA, SUBHADEEP GANGULY
Language: English
Topic: Trace Elements in Health
Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403734639